PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says it is not true that the new dawn government is supporting gay rights, adding that there is need for the country to focus on important issues. And President Hichilema says marriage is a partnership and those seeking to get married must endeavour to stay together forever rather than seeking divorce. Speaking during the funeral service of Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha’s wife Racheal, Monday, President Hichilema said UPND had been categorical that they did not support gay rights. “Zambia is a Christian Nation, it is clear. We all agree but sometimes we want to extract sections of our community and say these are not Christians. Yes, religion in diversity, churches in diversity but one body of Christ....

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